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UAE Central Bank Hits Refresh with New Governor

The President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has issued a Federal Decree restructuring the board of directors of the Central Bank of the UAE.

Leading Swiss private banking group appoints Middle East CEO

thorough understanding of our client's needs, he will further strengthen the Group'spresencein the region.

New secretary general named by AAOIFI

He said he was grateful for the trust that had been placed on him through his appointment

Euler Hermes appoints GCC CEO

He began his career at Euler Hermes in 2001 as a credit underwriter in Germany

NBAD Appoints CEO for Asia

Ms. Yuen is a highly experienced and proficient banker with nearly 30 years' experience in multiple areas of banking.

Bank of America to move frontier markets research head to Dubai

The U.S. lender joins other international finance firms in strengthening their presence in the Gulf, drawn by surging stock markets, index upgrades and, most notably, the opening up of Saudi Arabia's $530 billion bourse to foreign investors in 2015.

Ibdar Bank appoints new CEO

He will play a leading role in driving business performance and strategic initiatives, supporting and advising the Board

HSBC's Saudi Arabia investment banking CEO Khoury leaves bank

The bank, which owns 40 percent of Riyadh-based Saudi British Bank, is prioritizing Saudi Arabia as one of five key markets in the Middle East and North Africa

Eversheds makes significant Middle East hire for consulting business

I am excited about the potential for growth in the Consulting business across the Middle East

Friends Provident International strengthens Middle East and Africa sales team

FPI is one of only a handful of international life companies to hold a full federal UAE Insurance Licence, and this year celebrates 10 years of delivering a compelling proposition in the Middle East, backed by technical expertise.

Ipsos KSA appoints new MD

Ipsos MENA has hired Hagop Harmandarian to be its new managing director of Ipsos KSA.

James Green Heads Up Devere Group Financial Advice in Qatar

James Green has plans to build the Qatar office

Barclays Hires Fares as Co-Head of EMEA Equities Sales

Barclays Plc, Britain’s second-largest lender by assets, hired Makram Fares as co-head of European equities distribution.

Falcon Private Bank appoints new Regional Manager MENA

Falcon Private Bank has been present in the Middle East with Representative offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi since 2008 and currently employs around 30 people in the region.

Credit Suisse's EMEA private bank Head departs

He is leaving to pursue undisclosed personal interests outside Credit Suisse

Barclays boosts EMEA health-care investment banking team with UBS hire

His departure follows that of Anthony Hartley

Barwa Bank appoints new Group Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Qatarization

I am confident that we will witness many improvements as we continue to grow and prosper as a Group

HSBC revamps management with new faces

These two senior appointments demonstrate the bank’s continued commitment to identifying Omanis to build the future leadership of the banking industry

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority appoints Global Head of External Equities

The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority said today that it has appointed Brian Tipple as its first Global Head of External Equities, effective immediately

Bahrain-based Islamic banking group appoints head of commercial banking

He has more than 22 years of experience in commercial banking in GCC and Middle East markets.

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